Connecticut Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners

At an awards ceremony today, the Wilton Fire Department congratulated the local winners of the Connecticut Fire Prevention Poster Contest:

Winners: Lucy Nieman, 4th grade, Elizabeth Aufiero, 5th grade

Runners-up: Piper Chaney, 4th grade, Penelope Calo, 5th grade

Deputy Fire Marshal John Edwards presented the awards to the winners. Wilton Firefighters Local 2233 President, Gary Mandel presented cash prizes to the winners as well.

The contest theme was “FIRE PREVENTION – EVERYONE/EVERYDAY”. Its purpose is to promote child and adult awareness of fire prevention responsibilities. Last year, approximately 30,000 entries were submitted throughout the state. The annual statewide competition for fourth and fifth graders, began October 1st, and is run by elementary school teachers in cooperation with the contest sponsors: The Connecticut Fire Marshals’ Association, Office of the State Fire Marshal, Connecticut Fire Chiefs’ Association, State Board of Education and the Connecticut FAIR Plan (representing the insurance industry).

The 1st place posters on the local level will be submitted to the county‐wide competition, the winners of which are considered for first place in the state. All winning posters on the county level will be exhibited in various areas around the State, including the State Capitol during the month of October.